Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance & disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Zusammenfassung

RTX Corporate is seeking a Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance, reporting to the Director. The role is hybrid and based in Farmington, CT, with responsibilities across forecasting, disclosures, and audit support for the company’s pension and benefit programs.

You will collaborate with Finance, HR and Legal to ensure accurate financial accounting, reporting, and compliance, while leading critical projects under tight schedules.

Qualifikationen

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Strength in financial forecasting and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage critical projects under demanding schedules
• Knowledge of accounting and pension/benefit concepts (GAAP/ERISA) are a plus

Aufgaben

• Develop financial forecasts and analysis of benefit costs, including pension
• Assist in preparing financial disclosures and annual filings
• Lead ad hoc projects such as plan design analysis and due diligence
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for benefit claims and transactions
• Support internal/external audits and respond to inquiries

Kenntnisse

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

University degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Alteryx

Jobbeschreibung

Date Posted:
2026-10-12

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-MA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX Corporate is looking for a dynamic Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance. In this role you will be reporting to the Director, Benefits Finance.

As the Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance, you will play a critical role in the Benefits Finance department within the RTX Controllership organization. This position will be working as a hybrid in-person/remote team based in Farmington, CT. The Benefits Finance department oversees the financial accounting, reporting, funding, and forecasting aspects of the Company's benefits offerings, including active and post-retirement medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and pension benefit programs. The department partners with a wide variety of internal partners across Finance, Human Resources and Legal at Corporate and the business units globally.

What You Will Do:

• Developing financial forecasts and analysis of Company benefit costs related to fringe benefit programs, including pension.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company's and the benefit plans’ financial statement disclosures, annual filings, and submissions to the U.S. government.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects, as needed, including but not limited to plan design analysis, process improvement initiatives, and mergers/acquisitions due diligence.
• Work with a variety of third-party benefits vendors and internal contacts to ensure the payment of, and accounting for, benefit claims, expenses, and other financial transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in audit support activities, which may include leading calls with auditors, preparing written responses to audit inquiries, reviewing vendor SOC1 reports, and testing applicable controls, among other items.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Solid experience and knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage critical projects under demanding schedules
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle competing priorities with attention to detail
• Solid written and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to help identify and execute process improvements
• Experience with general accounting and/or actuarial concepts, including but not limited to fringe benefit programs
• Knowledge of GAAP, ERISA and CAS regulations with respect to pensions and other benefits
• Proficiency with tools such as SAP, OneStream, Power Query, Power BI and Alteryx

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programme
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

This role may be eligible for relocation.

And more!

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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